school

//skuːl//
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Noun

schoolSingular
schoolsPlural
1

An institution where students are taught, especially children and young people

My children go to school every day.

2

The time during which classes are attended or in session at an educational institution

School starts at 8:30 and ends at 3:00.

3

A department or division of a university devoted to a particular subject or field of study

She studies at the school of medicine.

4

A group of people who share similar ideas, methods, or principles, especially in art, philosophy, or thought

He was a leading figure in the Impressionist school of painting.

Verb

1

To educate or train someone in a particular skill or discipline

She was schooled in classical music from an early age.

2

To discipline or control someone strictly

She schooled herself to remain calm under pressure.

Noun

schoolSingular
schoolsPlural
1

A large group of fish or other aquatic animals swimming together

We saw a school of fish swimming near the coral reef.

Synonym

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